Job Description:

Diagnoses and treats chronic disabilities, including the restoration of normal functioning to those disabled with muscle, bone, or nervous problems. Provides help in rehabilitating patients disabled by acute and chronic pain or musculoskeletal ailments affecting the motor functions of the body caused by muscle and limb disorders, stroke aftereffects, and other crippling conditions. Administers or orders tests for patients in areas such as muscle strength, degree of joint mobility, breathing capacity, and muscular coordination. Provides assistance in the areas of pain relief, improvement or maintenance of functions, such as strength and mobility, and training in the most effective method of performing essential activities. Prescribes therapeutic modes of treatment, such as exercise, ice, heat, massage, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and functional training. May prescribe antibiotics, psychological counseling, occupational therapy, and a variety of other treatments that may be used in concert to help the patient achieve the fullest possible life. Less

Diagnoses and treats chronic disabilities, including the restoration of normal functioning to those disabled with muscle, bone, or nervous problems. Provides help in rehabilitating patients disabled by acute and chronic pain or musculoskeletal ailments affecting the motor functions of the... More